Estrogen and Histamine: Why You Feel More Reactive During PMS, Perimenopause, and Seasonal Changes

Estrogen and histamine are directly connected. Estrogen triggers immune cells called mast cells to release histamine into the body. Histamine then signals the ovaries to produce more estrogen, creating a cycle that can keep the body in a state of elevated reactivity. This estrogen-histamine loop helps explain why many women feel more sensitive to food, […]